Agilent/Keysight AP0200A

The Keysight AP0200A is a dual-channel CAN/CAN FD vehicle network interface for real-time monitoring, logging, and analysis of automotive communication networks. This USB-based interface delivers deterministic data acquisition with 64-bit timestamping at 25 nanosecond accuracy, supporting CAN protocols up to 1 Mb/s and CAN FD operation to 8 Mb/s on both channels simultaneously. Fully isolated from the host PC and self-powered via USB Type-C connection, the AP0200A eliminates external power dependencies while surviving harsh automotive environments including reverse battery voltage and electrical transients.

Technical Specifications

• Interface: 2x CAN or CAN FD channels


• Data Rate: CAN at 1 Mb/s; CAN FD to 8 Mb/s per channel


• Time-stamping: 64-bit with 25 nanosecond accuracy


• Host Connection: USB Type-C (USB Type-A available as option)


• Isolation: Fully isolated from PC


• Power: Self-powered from USB


• Operating Temperature: -5 °C to 60 °C


• Connector: 9-pin D-sub with reinforced metal housing and rubber boot

Key Features

• Software-controlled bus termination


• Increased buffer size with double-buffered CAN transmission


• Improved USB latency performance


• Standalone operation via USB charger


• Electrically hardened design for transient and reverse-voltage protection


• Validated for sustained 100% utilization at 8 Mb/s on both channels


• Ruggedized connectors resistant to mechanical shock

Typical Applications CAN/CAN FD network development, ECU validation, message logging, protocol analysis, and node simulation in automotive test environments requiring high-bandwidth operation and deterministic timing.

Compatibility & Integration Fully compatible with Vehicle Spy software for traffic filtering, message decoding, scripting, and node simulation. Supports direct programming via neoVI DLL, SAE J2534, and RP1210 APIs. Certified drivers available for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.